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Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network, Drake Toll

Locked On Big 12 podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for one of the deepest, most prestigious conferences in the country. Hosted by Drake Toll, the Locked On Big 12 podcast provides your daily Big 12 fix with expert opinions, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage from all around the Big 12 and it’s communities. From the rich history of Texas Tech to the clashes between Iowa State and

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00:52:21

TRUTH: Coach Gary Patterson NOT HAPPY BYU Was Left...

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2025/12/19

Selection Sunday 2025 will be remembered in Provo as the day the "Power Four" dream hit a glass ceiling. Despite a stellar 11-2 record and a run to the Big 12 Championship game, the BYU Cougars were officially left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff, finishing as the "Second Team Out" at No. 12 in the final rankings.The exclusion ignited immediate outrage, primarily due to how the committee weighted BYU’s 34-7 loss to Texas Tech in the title game. While Alabama suffered a blowout loss in

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00:27:57

HOT TAKES: Utah's Kyle Whittingham to Michigan is...

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2025/12/18

The timing of Kyle Whittingham’s announcement that he is stepping down as head coach at Utah has sent the college football world into a frenzy, particularly because it aligns perfectly with the massive vacancy at Michigan. While the initial headline was "retirement," a report from Stewart Mandel of The Athletic quickly clarified that Whittingham is "not retiring" and could seek other coaching opportunities—fueling widespread rumors of his significant interest in the Wolverines. The "Perfect" Culture

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00:12:47

COWARDS: Notre Dame is SCARED of Playing BYU,...

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2025/12/18

The fallout from the 2025 College Football Playoff selection has taken a bitter turn as Notre Dame officially declined all bowl invitations, effectively "dodging" a highly anticipated matchup against No. 12 BYU. The move has sparked a national debate, with critics and BYU fans suggesting the Irish are more interested in protecting their brand than proving their worth on the field.The Matchup the World WantedBoth teams finished the season as the "First Two Out" of the 12-team playoff. With Notre Dame

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00:20:39

BONUS: Brett Yormark's "FIREABLE" Offense to BYU,...

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2025/12/18

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's statement that the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee "got the rankings right" immediately after BYU was snubbed at No. 12 caused significant confusion and anger among the Cougars' faithful. However, Yormark's calculated response was a deliberate move to prioritize the long-term stability and political standing of the Big 12 over aggressively lobbying for one team.Backing the CFP ProcessYormark acknowledged he was "not necessarily pleased" that BYU—which

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00:31:00

BOMBSHELL: Fox Just ATTACKED ESPN, Disney For Leaving...

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2025/12/17

Following the controversial College Football Playoff selection that saw his alma mater, Notre Dame, get snubbed from the 12-team field, FOX Sports analyst and former Irish quarterback Brady Quinn launched a scathing attack on ESPN, accusing the network of controlling the entire playoff process.The "Disney Creation" ClaimSpeaking on the "Stugotz and Company" show, Quinn asserted that the entire selection process is dominated by ESPN and its parent company, Disney. He argued, "This entire process is

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00:27:45

BOMBSHELL: ACC, Big 12 MERGING Conferences to Beat...

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2025/12/16

The possibility of a merger between the ACC and the Big 12 is arguably the most significant non-Big Ten/SEC realignment discussion today, born out of existential financial threats. The motivation is simple: create a viable "Power Three" superconference strong enough to compete with the SEC and Big Ten's combined media wealth and political power.The Mutual IncentivesA combined entity would immediately secure the future of nearly 30 schools. It would merge the ACC’s established blue-blood brands (like

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00:10:20

SOURCES: Kyle Whittingham LEAVING Utah for Michigan...

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2025/12/15

The unexpected timing of Kyle Whittingham's decision to step down as head coach at Utah, coupled with his alleged desire to "not retire," has ignited speculation that the legendary coach has significant interest in the now-vacant Michigan job. The Integrity and Stability FitMichigan’s recent firing of Sherrone Moore created a vacuum that many believe requires an experienced, scandal-free leader. Whittingham, known for his program's integrity and consistent success, fits the mold perfectly. He is

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00:32:23

WOW: Notre Dame Now FORCED to Join Big 12, Big 10 OR...

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2025/12/15

The controversial exclusion of Notre Dame from the 12-team College Football Playoff, despite a 10-2 record, has created a new, hostile reality for the Fighting Irish's famous independent scheduling model. There are strong indications that other athletic directors are now threatening to "freeze out" Notre Dame from future schedules, drastically complicating their path to the CFP. The Preferential Access BacklashThe primary cause for this tension is the revelation of a confidential Memorandum of

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00:09:16

JOKE: Jacob Rodriguez ROBBED Of Heisman Trophy,...

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2025/12/14

The exclusion of Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez from the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City, despite his historic season, has ignited a firestorm of controversy, highlighting the Heisman's persistent bias against defensive players.Rodriguez, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, was the recipient of both the Butkus Award (nation's top linebacker) and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation's best defensive player). His stat line—which included 117 total tackles, 7 forced fumbles, 4

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00:11:17

BREAKING: Kyle Whittingham OUT as Head Coach at Utah,...

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2025/12/12

Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham has officially announced his decision to step down from the program after the current season, concluding a monumental 21-year tenure leading the Utes. This decision was long-anticipated, as the College Football Hall of Fame certainty had a contractual deadline in December to provide written notice to the university. Whittingham will coach his final game in the Las Vegas Bowl against Nebraska on December 31st, closing a career that saw him accumulate 177

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00:33:48

HOT TAKES: Why BYU Was LEFT OUT, Matt Campbell GONE...

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2025/12/11

The Big 12 Conference has been nothing short of a whirlwind over the past week, marked by a major championship, postseason selection drama, and a groundbreaking business announcement that reinforces its "New Look" identity.1. Championship and CFP BreakthroughThe week started with the Big 12 Championship Game where Texas Tech defeated BYU in a commanding fashion (34-7). This victory propelled the Red Raiders to a 12-1 record, securing the Big 12's automatic bid to the expanded College Football

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00:14:21

GROSS: Brett Yormark SLAPS BYU, Says Committee GOT IT...

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2025/12/11

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark stated the College Football Playoff (CFP) selection committee "got the rankings right," despite the exclusion of his own conference member, BYU. This nuanced position appears to prioritize the stability of the new 12-team CFP system over aggressive advocacy for a single, non-champion team. Backing the Process, Not the ResultYormark acknowledged he wasn't "necessarily pleased" that BYU—which suffered a second loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to Texas

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00:21:10

BONUS: Texas Tech Will BLOW OUT Oregon, BYU Was...

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2025/12/11

Texas Tech has successfully forged its path to the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, demonstrating a clear roadmap for Big 12 contenders. Their strategy revolved around two core objectives, which they achieved:1. Winning the Big 12 Conference Title (The Automatic Bid)Under the new CFP format, the most guaranteed path is to secure one of the five automatic bids reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions. For Texas Tech, this meant dominating the competitive, new-look Big 12. They

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00:35:00

BOMBSHELL: BYU SUING College Football Playoff...

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2025/12/10

A lawsuit by Brigham Young University (BYU) against the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee, ESPN, and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) based on the Sherman Antitrust Act would argue that their relationship constitutes an illegal restraint of trade or monopolistic behavior that harms BYU financially and competitively.The Legal Argument (Sherman Act)Restraint of Trade (Section 1): BYU could allege that the CFP, the SEC, and ESPN have engaged in a conspiracy or agreement to manipulate the market

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00:27:20

HUGE: Notre Dame LEAVING ACC, JOINING Big 12...

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2025/12/09

The potential pairing of Notre Dame and the Big 12 conference represents one of the most compelling and mutually beneficial moves left in college football realignment.For Notre Dame, the primary incentive is securing a clear and consistent path to the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP). While they can still earn an at-large bid as an independent, winning a conference championship would guarantee a coveted spot and potentially a first-round bye. The Big 12 offers a conference home that

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00:33:55

FACT: College Football is BROKEN, BYU is BETTER Than...

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2025/12/08

The exclusion of the 11-1 BYU Cougars from a guaranteed College Football Playoff at-large bid in 2025 became a defining moment that revealed the selection committee’s preference for brand recognition over objective merit. Despite achieving one of the most successful regular seasons in the nation, BYU was historically ranked outside the top ten, a fate unprecedented for a one-loss Power Four team and one that ultimately left them on the outside looking in.The objective metrics strongly supported

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00:09:20

GUTTED: BYU ROBBED of College Football Playoff Spot,...

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2025/12/07

The final College Football Playoff rankings of 2025 delivered a paradoxical judgment on the Big 12 Conference, resulting in a perceived injustice for the BYU Cougars while simultaneously awarding their rival, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, a coveted first-round bye. The stark contrast in treatment—BYU relegated to a low at-large seed despite an 11-1 regular season, and Texas Tech cruising into the top four—exposed the lingering reliance on subjective evaluation over objective metrics.BYU’s resume was

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00:26:20

TRUTH: BYU EARNED College Football Playoff Bid OVER...

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2025/12/07

The case for the Brigham Young University Cougars securing a College Football Playoff bid following their 11-1 regular season record is overwhelmingly compelling, rooted less in tradition and more in objective data. In the expanded 12-team format, the Cougars’ resume checked every box required of a truly playoff-worthy contender, deserving of inclusion alongside college football’s traditional powers. Their strength of record and volume of quality wins provided definitive proof that BYU’s success was

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00:09:15

BREAKING: Texas Tech WINS BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP, BYU...

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2025/12/06

The Texas Tech Red Raiders delivered a definitive statement in the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game, routing the BYU Cougars with a dominant 34-7 victory. This triumph marked a watershed moment for the program, securing their first-ever Big 12 title and their first outright conference crown since 1955. The win not only validated the massive investment and roster build under Coach Joey McGuire but also guaranteed the No. 4 Red Raiders a coveted spot, and likely a first-round bye, in the College Football

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00:36:40

BONUS: Drake Toll Predicts BYU to UPSET Texas Tech,...

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2025/12/05

The Big 12 Championship rematch between the No. 11 BYU Cougars and the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders is college football's most compelling upset story this weekend. For BYU, the equation is stark: a win guarantees them the Big 12 title and an automatic berth in the 12-team College Football Playoff, validating their jump to the Power Four. Lose, and their impressive 11-win season is likely relegated to an at-large consolation prize, thanks to the committee's skepticism.The history provides the

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